Commission holds seminar for council’s procurement officers
The Local Government Service Commission, Lagos State has organised a sensitisation programme for procurement officers in the Unified Local Government. The theme of the programme was Strategic Procurement Planning as an Impetus Towards Achieving Value for Money.
The sensitisation programme aimed to enhance the capacity of procurement officers in the Unified Local Government to strategically plan and execute procurement processes effectively. By focusing on the importance of strategic procurement planning, the initiative sought to emphasise the significance of achieving value for money in procurement activities.
Chairman of Local Government Service, Lagos State, Kamal Bayewu, in his address, emphasised on the imperative of strategic procurement at the grassroot level, noting that the participants should use the opportunity to learn, unlearn and relearn on procurement process aimed at value for money.
Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr Fatai Onofowote engaged the participants in a comprehensive lecture, interactive sessions, workshops, and presentations that covered various aspects of strategic procurement planning, including market analysis, risk management, supplier relationship management, and performance evaluation, noting the valuable insights and best practices in the field.
Another Speaker, a retired Permanent Secretary, Mrs Olatokunbo Emokpae, highlighted the importance of equipping procurement officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability in procurement processes.
She emphasised that strategic procurement planning is essential for optimising resources, reducing costs, and ensuring the delivery of quality goods and services to the citizens.
The sensitisation programme received positive feedback from participants, who expressed appreciation for the opportunity to enhance their procurement competencies and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of procurement practices in the Unified Local Government.
